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STOOL SOFTENER by BJWC (Berkley & Jensen / BJ's)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 18, 2021.

Dosage form: capsule, liquid filled
Ingredients: DOCUSATE SODIUM 100mg
Labeler: BJWC (Berkley & Jensen / BJ's)
NDC Code: 68391-238

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

Do not use

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told so by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
 adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 softgels daily
 children 2 to under 12 years of age     take 1 softgel daily
 children under 2 years     ask a doctor

Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
  • store at 25o C (77o F); excursions permitted between 15- 30o C (59o- 86o F)

Inactive Ingredients

D&C Red #33*, D&C yellow# 10*, edible ink, FD&C blue #1*, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin*, medium chain triglycerides*, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

*Contains one or more of these ingredients

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Compare to active ingredient in Colace®†

STOOL SOFTENER

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Gentle

Effective

Stimulant-free

for comfortable relief

Softgels

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Distributed by BJWC

25 Research Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace®

Product Label

BJ's Stool Softener Softgels

STOOL SOFTENER 
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68391-238
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (DOCUSATE) DOCUSATE SODIUM100 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
D&C RED NO. 33 
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 
FD&C RED NO. 40 
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 
GELATIN 
GLYCERIN 
EGG PHOSPHOLIPIDS 
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES 
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED 
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 
WATER 
SORBITAN 
SORBITOL 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
Product Characteristics
ColorRED, WHITEScoreno score
ShapeOVALSize12mm
FlavorImprint CodeP10;S78;SCU2
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:68391-238-10100 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE
2NDC:68391-238-40400 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart33407/08/201301/01/2022
Labeler - BJWC (Berkley & Jensen / BJ's) (159082692)

Document Id: a5307a53-d65a-4510-ad48-41f7bd3259f1
Set id: 2235b2b7-0323-4186-9e08-99e56648b702
Version: 3
Effective Time: 20181026
 
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